Macbook Pro 15 inch 2010 or 2012 or Alienware m17x?

megannguye

I am in a situation where I want a good laptop based on the style. For example, I like Macbook because of all the multitasking and gadget stuff. But you can barely play any games. I like Alienware because of the keyboard and lights. But it is very heavy. I don't know which is worth it. (I know both aren't worth it though)

So if you have a better idea then tell me.

What I look in a laptop:
$1500 and under
Backlight Keys
Not heavy (light)
15 and up inch screen
at least 1080p
Good graphics card to run high end graphic games

Optional: good sound system (subwoofer built in)

Answer
The M17x has suprerior GPU, CPU, system memory, storage, and screen quality; however, the mac has decent security, aesthetics value, weight, and battery life. To be honest, you really do not need to compromise, as they have few laptop manufactures that have beautifully power computers:

I was looking at the lenovo gaming series: http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/ideapad/y-series/

And at the customizable "monster" gaming net book: http://web.eurocom.com/EC/ec_model_config1(1,228,0)

In the end, it is up to you on what you want.

What gaming laptop would you suggest me buying?

hjtjl

Please explain the specs and why would I buy it

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Lenovo y570

Reason: Best value for the performance.

$700 (ebay buy it now from lenovo warehouse)

1 year warranty intact
lenovo is known for quality parts

intel 2.3 ghz i5 processor (boosts automatically to 2.9)
nvidia gt 555m (strong graphics proccesor)
750gb hard drive
4gb ram (upgradeable to 16)
blu-ray drive
ssd capable (with windows on the ssd boot time can be as low as 20 seconds)

overall, this laptop can run any game out right now, most games from 2011/2010 run at medium, anything older runs at high or better. for $700 you can't beat the power.

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Gaming laptop how good are these specs?

Lewis

Xplorer X6-9500 Notebook
NTBKX69500, http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/system/Xplorer_X6-9500_Notebook/
*BASE_PRICE: [+954]
ADAPTER: Universal AC-DC Adapter
BAGS: Free Deluxe Carrying Bag for 15.6 Inch Notebook
BATTERY: 9 cells Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack, 48.84WH
BLUETOOTH: Built-in Bluetooth
CD: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive
CPU: Intel® Core⢠i7-2670QM Mobile Processor 2.20 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.10 GHz
FLASHMEDIA: Built-In 4in1 Media Reader
FREEBIE_OS1: Free Microsoft® Office® 2010 STARTER EDITION (Reduced-Functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising)
HDD: 64 GB Kingston V100 2.5 inch SATA Gaming MLC Solid State Disk
HDD2: 500GB 5400RPM SATA300 HARD DRIVE
HDMI: Built-in HDMI Port
KEYBOARD: Built-in US Keyboard
MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3-1333 SODIMM Memory (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand)
MONITOR: NONE
MOTHERBOARD: Intel HM67 Express Chipset Mainboard
MOUSE: BUILT-IN TOUCHPAD
NB_HEADSET: NONE
NETWORK: Built-in 100/1000 Mbps LAN Network
NOTEBOOK: MSI MS-16F2 Notebook 15.6" FHD LED-Backlit 1920x1080 Display w/ Built-in 2.0MP Webcam, HDMI Port, Li-Ion Battery, & Universal AC Adapter
NOTEBOOK_COVER: Xplorer X6 Notebook Cover
OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
RAID: Non-RAID Storage
SOFT1: McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 OEM [+7]
SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
SPEAKERS: NONE
UPS: None
USB: Built-in 2x USB2.0 Ports + 2x USB3.0 Ports
USBHD: NONE
VIDEO: NVIDIA GTX 560M 1.5GB PCIe Video
WAP: NONE
WEBCAM1: Built-in HD 1280x720 Webcam
WNC: Killer Wireless-N 1103 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi Card [+19]
WTV: None
XWNC: NONE
_PRICE: (+980)
_view_: d

And I no desktops are better but this suits my needs

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Those specs are pretty decent for general gaming use. The fact that you chose an SSD, 8GB RAM and a high-end GPU is all good. Some games (Metro 2033 would be one), would not run on Max settings quite as smooth as on high, but for the majority, all games should run fine on Max Settings.

I would say this is a good starting setup. Obviously upgrading to the Extreme Edition processor line would be nice, as would 16GB, but not necessary. The GPU has a great rating for almost all games, and your other specs are quite nice as well. I would really consider upping the RAM to 16GB, though. That processor can chew threw RAM like you wouldn't believe (Especially if you ever plan on doing any rendering or converting of any sort).

For what you will probably be using this for, I would say it is a great setup!

Recommend a laptop for the clueless?

*Sombra*

We are wanting to replace our fried desktop PC (R.I.P.) with a laptop. Unfortunately we know nothing about laptops and I feel like the more I research the topic, the more confused I get!

I have read and heard good things about HP and Asus. Not so good about Dell. Have heard that Toshiba and Acer are OK but not great. Sony seems overpriced. Never had a Mac, so not particularly interested in that brand.

Am I getting the right information? The salesmen (kids, actually) at Best Buy are gaga for Asus, I suspect because it is considered the best for gaming?

I don't need a gaming computer. I need something for internet browsing, email, etc. In other words, a computer that will get a LOT of daily use by 3 family members, but not HARD use.

What features are most important and worth paying for?
Which brand(s) are considered good?
Which brand(s) to avoid?

Reliability, speed, and value for the $ are my main concerns. Tech support is a consideration too. I'm not locked into a particular price point, but don't want to overspend for features I don't need. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated ... as you can see, I need all the help I can get!

Thanks.

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When buying a laptop, always look for the following specifications:

Processor
Video chipset
RAM
Expandability
Operating System
Hard disk size
Battery life
Video screen size (resolution)
Wireless networking
DVD/CD/Blu-Ray options
Webcam availability

You can find detailed computer specifications directly on the manufacturerâs website (hp.com, Toshiba.com, dell.com, etc.)

Obviously, the deciding factor, all things being equal, is the price, warranty, plus the manufacturerâs and/or sellerâs reputation. User reviews are also useful to gauge how popular or unpopular a laptop is.

Processor â The most current processors as of this writing are the Intel i3, i5 and i7, that just came out around January 2010. The higher the processor number, the faster it is, but also, the more expensive. I3 processors are great for casual to power users. The i5 is kind of the best choice if you also do some gaming and power usage (development, video creation), although the i3 is also great for those too. For hard-core users (developers, gamers and such) the i7 is the best choice.

Video chipset - Regardless of the processor, consider obtaining a video card if you plan to do hard-core gaming. A mobile Intel chipset with shared memory (it takes part of your RAM to operate) is usually enough for casual to power users but not for intense 3d games (Fallout, Bioshock, etc.). An Nvidia (or similar) video card with 512Mb to 1Gb of dedicated memory is what you should consider for hard-core gaming.

RAM â Current laptops have a minimum of 3Gb of RAM. But the recommended is to have at least 4Gb.

Expandability â Your laptopâs memory should be expandable beyond 3-4Gb. 8Gb or more of maximum memory expandability should last you a long time.

Operating System â Windows 7 is the latest OS. You should obtain the 64-bit edition. To take advantage of faster and more efficient applications. Also if you decide to expand your RAM later, 64-bit allows expansion beyond 4Gb, whereas 32-bit limits you to a maximum of 3Gb of RAM. Windows Home Premium (32 and 64-bit) is enough for casual to most power users. Windows 7 Ultimate is the choice for hard-core users, but is also much more expensive.

Hard Disk size â The more hard disk space, the more storage will be available for photos, videos, programs and overall data. A hard disk with 250-320Gb is ok for casual use, but 500Gb is kind of the latest trend. Thereâs always the option of buying external storage, but remember that people buy laptops for portability, and you donât want to carry an external drive with you too soon.

Battery life â The most common are the six-cell batteries, which last about 2-3 hours under optimal conditions of use. If you require a longer battery life, you can obtain an 8-12 cell battery, which will give you additional hours of use but will also add bulk to your laptop as they are also larger in size.

Video screen size â They come between 10â to 20â (inches). A larger screen offers the best resolution, but also makes for a larger laptop.

Wireless networking â To make a laptop truly portable, you will need wireless connectivity. The laptop should be capable of connecting to a wireless b/g/n network. Older laptops are only capable of b/g wireless. Obviously, you will also require a wireless router to connect to a wireless network.

DVD/CD/Blu-Ray options (Optical drive) â It should include at least a DVD/RW (read writable) to allow you to play DVD movies, read music and data CDs and create your own data DVDs / CDs. Blu-Ray drives are nice to have but they are pricier obviously.

Webcam availabilityâ A must for those Youtube, Facebook fans, or for anyone who wants to communicate face to face through the Internet.

Your selected laptop may be fast, but consider other external factors that may affect the overall performance:

Internet connection â You may have a super laptop, but it wonât help if you are still using dial-up to browse the Internet.

Older programs â Programs designed for older operating systems may affect your computerâs performance. Look for the latest software upgrades on the Internet.

Too many background programs â The Yahoo, Google, AVG antivirus, Norton toolbars are great, but too many of these types of applications slow your computer down. Be careful and choose only the options that you need when installing new applications to avoid overloading your computerâs memory with unnecessary programs.

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which netbook (mini laptop) is best overall according to u?

Salma

value for money, speed, portability, ergonomics, 100% keyboad size, battery efficiency, etc
have u heard of suzuki netbook ?...oh ya suzuki netbook not car. !!

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So you want a tiny laptop to take on the prowl, but you're not sure which one to get? It all seemed so clear in the beginning -- you had your mind set on an Eee PC 701 or 900, but then half the laptop manufacturers in the world suddenly went and made copycat machines.

Fear not, be-puzzled and perplexed reader, Crave has seen nearly all of these Eee-type machines and we're pretty well-placed to tell you which one might be best for you. Sequestered deep in our secret underground laboratory, we gorged ourselves on Red Bull, analysed the pros and cons of each netbook, and can now bring you the fruits of that labour.

Over the following pages, you'll find our unique assessment of the Eee PC 1201N Seashell, Acer Ferrari One, Samsung N150, Samsung N210, Nokia Booklet 3G, Dell Mini 1012, Eee PC 1005PE, Toshiba NB305, HP Mini 5102 and Eee PC 1005HA Seashell. But not in that order. Oh no. That would be giving the game away.

As you can see, there's a fair bit of choice. Apply liberal quantities of grease to your elbows, get stuck in and see if your opinion matches ours. If it doesn't, you're probably wrong. Regards.

Update, 22 July 2010: We've updated the list to reflect the best new netbooks on the market. Time flies when you're trapped in an underground laboratory by your employer and forced to write netbook review after netbook review in exchange for pickled onion Monster Munch, Easy Cheese, Dr Pepper, and a slice of leftover pizza on Sundays.

We'll break free one day. We've got a map of the outside world and everything. It's going to take a few months for our nitroglycerin supplies to be delivered though, so, in the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for future updates

Oops for the last laptop question here's some details ?

Josee Gonz

Motherboard : NEW is installed
Processor: AMD Turion 64X2 TL-64 2.20GHz
Display: 17 Inch (1440x900)
Video Card: NVidia GeForce Go 6150M
Memory: 3GB DDR2 800MHz
Hard Drive: 120GB NEW is instaled
Optical Drive: DVD Multi-Drive
Wireless: 802.11 B/G/N
Communication: Cam and Mic
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit, Office 2010 64bita, Adobe CS5
I'd like to play just cause 2 or Gmod or any common game on steam like team fortress 2

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Here is some information that will help... http://www.ghacks.net/2012/05/01/microsoft-releases-windows-games-diagnose-and-fix-software/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e507%2end0ao02jm9%2eino
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_value.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Comparison-of-Laptop-Graphics-Cards.130.0.html
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyr⦠or http://www.yougamers.com/games/
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/
Top gamers sites and news:
Just go to the website[s] of the game[s] you want to play.
Check what the basic requirements and recommended specs are.
Best way to determine what upgrades you'll need.
www.ebizmba.com/articles/video-game-weâ¦

www.popcap.com -

www.ign.com

www.gamershell.com -

www.free-cool.com/top-50/games

www.topgamesites.net -

www.buzztime.com/players/bt_trivia_sitâ¦

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How to speed up Toshiba laptop performance?

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dmbcrash12

I have a toshiba laptop, cant remember the model but i got it around december of 2010. it ran real quick at first, then i noticed it start to slow down a bit. what are some ways to speed up the performance back to how it was? i have heard of disk de-fragment what else is there?

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Log on as an Administrator.

First delete/un-install all programs/applications/games you no longer use (especially those you have disks for).

Burn/copy to CD/DVD/flash drive any and all music/pictures/movie files, verify they copied successfully and delete the originals.

Download install and run Ccleaner, both 'Registry' and 'Cleaner' parts...
http://www.ccleaner.com

Run Disk Cleanup (Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools) check/tick all boxes, they're all safe to remove.

Run Disk Defragmenter (Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools).


Increase Virtual Memory...

XP

Open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.


In the console tree, right-click Computer Management (Local), and then select Properties.
On the Advanced tab, click Performance Options, and under Virtual memory, uncheck the check box of Automatically manage paging file size for all drives, click Change.
In the Drive list, click the drive that contains the paging file you want to change (usually C:).
Under Paging file size for selected drive, type a new paging file size (4095 for both) in the Initial Size and Maximum Size box, and then click Set.
Click Apply and OK.


Vista/Win 7

1.Open Control Panel>System and Maintenance>System.

2.In the left âTasksâ, click on 'Advanced System Settings'.

3.Click the âAdvancedâ tab. In âPerformanceâ section, click on 'Settings' button.

4.Click on 'Advanced' tab.

5.In the âVirtual Memoryâ section, click on 'Change' button.

6.By default, âAutomatically manage paging file size for all drivesâ setting is selected so that Windows Vista system can manage the paging file without userâs interruption. If you want change the paging file size,uncheck the check box of Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.

7.Select and highlight the appropriate drive that users want to change the paging file settings under the box of âDrive [Volume Label]â Usually 'C:'.

8.To fix a permanent size for the paging file, click on Custom size button, and set the values of Initial Size 4095 (MB) and Maximum Size 4095 (MB). To make the size of pagefile.sys static. Then click on Set button.

Click Start>Run and type

msconfig
(or type it in the search bar)

and press Enter/Return. Click the Startup tab and uncheck anything that's not needed at startup.

Go to this site to check which services can be safely stopped/removed...

http://www.blackviper.com/

Or... buy more RAM. Download and run the scanner here to find type/speed of RAM needed...

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/?click=true :)

© arou42

What's the best up to date laptop you can buy for no more than $750?

Jeremy

I prefer at least an i5, windows 7, webcam and a lot of memory.
I will probably buy Microsoft Office 2010 separate.

I will be playing some games on it every once in a while like runescape or league of legends.

Does anyone have legitimate recommendations?

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I actually just bought a laptop after over 10 days of looking and found an a pretty cool deal. Theres a seller on Amazon called "Electronic Mind" that is selling some really powerful Acer Aspires way below retail value and has the lowest price on Amazon all together.

This laptop is very up to date and very powerful, I would go for this.

Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YD9K1K?ie=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YD9K1K?ie=UTF8&seller=A2Q11VP7A3L0BR&sn=Electronic%20Mind

I dont know how they can sell them so cheap but I have had mine now for 2 weeks and I am very happy with my brand new laptop.

With Acer Aspire you cant go wrong.The laptop is wicked, I am running very strenuous programs on it such as music production software and hardcore games and it can take anything I throw at it

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What is best, intel core i3 330m or intel pentium B980?

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Shane

I have the intel i3 330m and im looking for a computer that can multitask and game for under 400$ is intel pentium, B980 good for me.this is the laptop i found, id it god for what i want

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-X401A-RBL4-processor-high-definition-widescreen/dp/B009RUNY8Y/ref=sr_1_26?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1364755587&sr=1-26&keywords=gaming+laptops+cheap

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Intel Core i3 M 330 @ 2.13GHz1806
Intel Pentium B980 @ 2.40GHz1953
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/37/Intel_Core_i3_Mobile_i3-330M_(PGA988)_vs_Intel_Pentium_Dual-Core_Mobile_B980.html

The B980 is a little better
Faster by test, speed based on full core rather than hyperthread, higher clock for single core, slightly newer graphics probably slightly better. Faster memory controller.

The Pentium is a reduced core i3-2xxx; not an old Pentium.
The Pentium is newer. It is based on Sandy Bridge architecture released in September 2012
The i3-330M is Nehalem based and released January 7, 2010

Adding: Neither is gaming level. Both valued below the US$400 mark needed to get a chance at quality and/or performance.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230960
$400 Asus with A8-4500M and HD 7640G graphics

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312518
$400 Lenovo with core i3-3110M and HD 4000 Mobility
Gaming by GPU
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
CPU performance on the 1st link.

Below this level is weak CPU and graphics. These are entertainment laptops capable of many games on low settings and old games on high settings.

which netbook (mini laptop) is best overall according to u?

Salma

value for money, speed, portability, ergonomics, 100% keyboad size, battery efficiency, etc
have u heard of suzuki netbook ?...oh ya suzuki netbook not car. !!

Answer
So you want a tiny laptop to take on the prowl, but you're not sure which one to get? It all seemed so clear in the beginning -- you had your mind set on an Eee PC 701 or 900, but then half the laptop manufacturers in the world suddenly went and made copycat machines.

Fear not, be-puzzled and perplexed reader, Crave has seen nearly all of these Eee-type machines and we're pretty well-placed to tell you which one might be best for you. Sequestered deep in our secret underground laboratory, we gorged ourselves on Red Bull, analysed the pros and cons of each netbook, and can now bring you the fruits of that labour.

Over the following pages, you'll find our unique assessment of the Eee PC 1201N Seashell, Acer Ferrari One, Samsung N150, Samsung N210, Nokia Booklet 3G, Dell Mini 1012, Eee PC 1005PE, Toshiba NB305, HP Mini 5102 and Eee PC 1005HA Seashell. But not in that order. Oh no. That would be giving the game away.

As you can see, there's a fair bit of choice. Apply liberal quantities of grease to your elbows, get stuck in and see if your opinion matches ours. If it doesn't, you're probably wrong. Regards.

Update, 22 July 2010: We've updated the list to reflect the best new netbooks on the market. Time flies when you're trapped in an underground laboratory by your employer and forced to write netbook review after netbook review in exchange for pickled onion Monster Munch, Easy Cheese, Dr Pepper, and a slice of leftover pizza on Sundays.

We'll break free one day. We've got a map of the outside world and everything. It's going to take a few months for our nitroglycerin supplies to be delivered though, so, in the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for future updates

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What is best, intel core i3 330m or intel pentium B980?

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Shane

I have the intel i3 330m and im looking for a computer that can multitask and game for under 400$ is intel pentium, B980 good for me.this is the laptop i found, id it god for what i want

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-X401A-RBL4-processor-high-definition-widescreen/dp/B009RUNY8Y/ref=sr_1_26?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1364755587&sr=1-26&keywords=gaming+laptops+cheap

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Intel Core i3 M 330 @ 2.13GHz1806
Intel Pentium B980 @ 2.40GHz1953
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/37/Intel_Core_i3_Mobile_i3-330M_(PGA988)_vs_Intel_Pentium_Dual-Core_Mobile_B980.html

The B980 is a little better
Faster by test, speed based on full core rather than hyperthread, higher clock for single core, slightly newer graphics probably slightly better. Faster memory controller.

The Pentium is a reduced core i3-2xxx; not an old Pentium.
The Pentium is newer. It is based on Sandy Bridge architecture released in September 2012
The i3-330M is Nehalem based and released January 7, 2010

Adding: Neither is gaming level. Both valued below the US$400 mark needed to get a chance at quality and/or performance.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230960
$400 Asus with A8-4500M and HD 7640G graphics

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312518
$400 Lenovo with core i3-3110M and HD 4000 Mobility
Gaming by GPU
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
CPU performance on the 1st link.

Below this level is weak CPU and graphics. These are entertainment laptops capable of many games on low settings and old games on high settings.

Is this Valkyrie CZ-17 [2] Gaming Laptop build good?

Lamebeast

Okay, here is a build I am considering for a Valkyrie CZ-17 [2] Gaming Laptop. Also is this a decent price for these parts?(See bottom) I understand that desktops are significantly cheaper, but, I will be in college this fall and want to be able to move my computer with ease when I go places on the weekends and when I visit friends. I just dont want to be stuck in one spot in my dorm room. :o Please feel free to suggest ideas or changes I should make. Thanks!

iBUYPOWER Valkyrie CZ-17 [2] Gaming Laptop Build

Features:

Case/keyboard/color:( Valkyrie CZ-17 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080 LED-Backlit Display Laptop w/HDMI Port, E-SATA, USB 3.0, Illuminated Keyboard, Li-Ion Battery, Universal AC Power Adapter - Original Metallic black )

Processor: ( Intel® Core⢠i7-3630QM Mobile Processor (4x 2.4GHz/6MB L3 Cache) )

Memory: ( 16GB [8GB x 2] 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM [Laptop Memory] - G.SKILL )

Video Card: ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 4GB GDDR5 Video w/ NVIDIA Optimus [CZ-17] )

Primary Hard Drive: ( 256 GB ADATA SX900 SSD - Single Drive )
Data Hard Drive: ( 750 GB 7200rpm Serial-ATA Super Slim Laptop Hard Drive )

Optical Drive: ( 6X Blu-Ray-R/8x Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + 24x CD-R/RW Combo Drive [CZ-17] )

Flash Media Reader/Writer: ( Built-in 4-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer [Laptop] )

Sound Card: ( HD Audio with THX TrueStudio Pro )

Network Card: ( Killer E2200 Gaming Networking )

Internal Wireless Network Adapter: ( 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo [CZ-17] )

Operating System: ( Windows 8 + Office 2010 Trial [Free 60-Day !!!] - 64-bit )

USB Ports: ( Built-in 2x USB 2.0 Ports + 3x USB 3.0 Port [Laptop] )

Video Camera: ( Built-in 3.0 Mega Pixels Digital Web Video Camera )

Warranty: ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard One(1) Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )

Extras:

( [FREE Game Voucher] - Metro: Last Light - Free with purchase of NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 or above )
( [FREE In-Game Voucher] - $75 Value In-Game Currencies: Hawken, Planetside 2, and World of Tanks ($25 for each title) - Free with purchase of NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 or above )

Subtotal: $1,829
+CA electronic recycling fee: $4
+shipping: $49

Total Price from ibuypower.com: $1,882

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The only BIG problem is
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HEAT
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Lap tops were not made to run games on
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They have a fan problem
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NOT to many places to put and extra one in
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Even the table top fan stands are not ment to run
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Some complex game on a Laptop on
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What kind of computer should I get for $1000?

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Spanki

I want something with about 1TB of storage, at least 6 gigs of RAM, and I want a computer that is good for downloading things fast and effectively. I'd like some extra features but these are the main ones I want. I need a computer that is about $1000.

Answer
You can build a killer rig yourself for that much. Try this setup-
Mobo-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131367
CPU-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103650
RAM(x2)-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148287
GPU-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150332
HDD-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
PSU-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702010
Case-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=Antec%20300
Optical drive-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152
OS(if you want one)-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
Your subtotal here is $990. You will be about $1,030 with shipping, and about $975 after rebates. This rig is an excellent value for what you get, and this will do everything you could ever want it to do, except for gaming which you didn't mention. The fast downloads depends on your internet, not the computer. I suggest you use the Windows 7 Release Client 1(Google it to download from Microsoft) for free. It is an excellent OS, and it will work until March 1, 2010, plenty of time to get something else. Although, if you are not comfortable doing that, then I have included a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit. As for future proofing this computer, you will not to upgrade for a while, but when you need to, the PSU has enough power for another GPU in SLI, the mobo supports all the AM3 CPU's, and you can add another 8GB of RAM for a total of 16GB.
EDIT: DO NOT GET A MAC! For $1,000, here is what you get, the Mac mini, a 2.0Ghz laptop CPU, 1GB of slow RAM, a 120GB HDD, and junky graphics. PC's are far most cost effective, and they overall a much better than Macs. You only need an appointment to fix your computer since it breaks. My PC has never had problems. Most Mac uses couldn't tell an Ethernet port from a USB port. I find that generally PC users know not to download sketchy things since they don't think their computer is immune to viruses.

How good is this computer?

Fred

To answer this, please ignore the new Windows 8 computers but other than the Windows 8 computers, how good is this? 1 to 10. Ten being the best:


Product Features
â¢2nd Gen Intel® Core⢠i3-2330M processor
â¢Features a 3MB cache and 2.2GHz processor speed.
â¢Intel® Core⢠i3 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
â¢4GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
â¢Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
â¢14" high-definition LED display
With TrueLife technology and 720p resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
â¢500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
â¢Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Feature dynamic video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
â¢Built-in 1.0MP high-definition webcam
With 1280 x 720 resolution makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
â¢8-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, microSD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
â¢2 USB 3.0 ports and 1 USB 2.0 port
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
â¢Built-in Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
â¢Bluetooth interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
â¢Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
â¢Weighs 5 lbs. and measures just 1.2" thin
For easy portability.
â¢Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
â¢Software package included
With Dell Stage and more. Microsoft Office Starter 2010 also included (product key card inside)

Answer
About a 2.5/10. Ignore every adjective and descriptive word except the true specifications.
2nd Gen Intel® Core i3-2330M processor> downlevel i3 is above the lowest and so that moved it from 1 to 2
4GB DDR3 memory - In the USA, only the cheapest laptops have less DRAM
DVD±RW/CD-RW drive - almost all of them do when 14" and higher and not ultrabooks.
14" high-definition LED display - ALL displays are high def and 14" costs a little more but is only better if the laptop is thin and light.
500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) - base level HDD, above the minimum 320GB 5400
times.
Intel® HD Graphics 3000 - not at gaming level, Intel even now has Intel 4000 on the newer level CPUs. Although not the lowest, it is not great graphics.
Built-in 1.0MP high-definition webcam - a little better than the 0.3mp.
Bluetooth interface - moves it above 2/10 towards 3.
Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN - puts it back at 2.5 since it is not gigabit ethernet for faster connection when directly wired to ethernet (non-wireless.
5 lbs. and measures just 1.2" - this is neither thin nor light for a 14" display. It is average.
Just about every laptop sold has these features.
The Dell brand is a minus assuring you have not reached a 3/10 rating on it.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
Definitely between a 2 and a 3 out of 10.

Here is a 3/10 at its best price of $450:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310634
lenovo IdeaPad G580 (59344054) Notebook Intel Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 500GB HDD DVD±R/RW Intel HD Graphics 4000
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
CPU improved 53%. Graphics GPU improved 60%
Does not seem to have bluetooth, and is still 10/100 ethernet and is a lower res web cam and is 13.35" x 9.06" x 1.33" at 5.7 pounds, the much stronger performance puts it 1/2 point above the Dell.

This $483 is well above the Dell at a 3.5/10 or better. With upgrades, can move it up the scale.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=37&Code=E430_BASIC_SAP&category_id=77160E70986F3A542955F35F555662EF#.ULeGoKxX2So'
Has the Intel 4000, 44% stronger CPU than the Dell, the better Thinkpad Lenovo brand, lighter in weight, fingerprint reader, pointing stick and touchpad, can be custom upgraded at reasonable prices.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087¤t-category-id=77160E70986F3A542955F35F555662EF#.ULeGWaxX2So
http://shop.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-specs/laptop/thinkpad/edge-series/e430/

So, the system you show is about $425 value in a range of pricing in laptops from $300 to $2500.
If the price is under $425, it is an OK price.
The scale I use is based on the laptop's value in a competitive market of equivalent best value in the price range:
10 is $1300 and higher.
9 is $900 to $1300
8 is the $750 to $900 range
7 is $650 to $750
6 is $600 to $650
5 is $550 to $600
4 is $500 to $550
3 is $450 to $500
2 is $400 to $450
1 is the under $300-$400 laptop set, all of which are usually cheaply made for basic video functions.
On this scale, the Dell you show is 2.5.

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